CNC Miller / Chargehand

CNC Miller / Chargehand

Salary: £38,000 – £42,000 + overtime @ 1.33x
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hours: 7:45–16:45 Monday to Thursday / 7:30–12:30 Friday
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Client

Interaction Technical have partnered with a well-established precision engineering firm based in Rugby on their search for an experienced CNC Miller / Chargehand with Fanuc controls experience to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller looking to take the next step in their career while remaining hands-on within the milling section.

The Benefits

£38,000 – £42,000 basic salary
Overtime available and paid at 1.33x
33 days holiday including bank holidays (25 days + bank holidays)
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Ongoing commitment to training and career progression
Christmas shutdown
Opportunity to take on additional responsibility within the milling section
Stable, long-established and growing precision engineering business
The Role

As a CNC Miller Chargehand / Leading Hand, you will remain hands-on within the milling section while taking responsibility for supporting the smooth and efficient running of the department.

You will work closely with the Shop Floor Manager and wider production team to ensure work is allocated effectively; materials are available and production targets and quality standards are achieved.

Your responsibilities will include:

Setting and operating 4-axis DMU milling machinery using Fanuc controls to produce precise components
Producing both small and large batches of components to extremely tight tolerances
Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
Working with a variety of materials and ensuring components are produced efficiently and accurately
Liaising closely with the Shop Floor Manager regarding production requirements and priorities
Allocating tasks across the milling section to ensure production schedules are maintained
Coordinating materials to ensure the milling section has everything required to maintain workflow
Supporting process optimisation and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity
Providing hands-on troubleshooting and technical support when issues arise
Supporting colleagues within the milling section and helping to maintain a productive working environment
Ensuring all work is completed in line with company quality and Health & Safety procedures
Working collaboratively with other departments to ensure production requirements are met
The Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience setting and operating CNC milling machinery
Previous experience using Fanuc controls – essential
Proven ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings – essential
Strong understanding of CNC milling processes and precision engineering
Previous experience working with multi-axis Starrag mills – advantageous
Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
The ability to organise and allocate work effectively
Good communication skills and the confidence to liaise with the Shop Floor Manager and wider production team
A proactive approach to identifying and implementing process improvements
The ability to work independently while also supporting and guiding colleagues
A willingness to take on additional responsibility and progress within the business
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced CNC Miller, Senior CNC Miller or CNC Chargehand who is ready to step into a Leading Hand position, or for an existing Chargehand looking for a new challenge.

Interaction Recruitment have specialist consultants across the majority of industries within the UK, including but not limited to, Finance & IT, Technical & Engineering, Industrial, Commercial and Hospitality. We offer both temporary and permanent recruitment support.

For more information regarding this position or to discuss any other opportunities, please contact Julius on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Thank you for taking the time to consider this opportunity. We hope to speak with you in the near future.

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